achiever

Example Sentences

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By that measure, 59-year-old Rory Bremner is a high achiever.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

Rob was a high achiever who worked hard and played hard, while I struggled to find my footing as a part-time writer.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2024

Growing up in Philadelphia, Sissoko was outspoken, a high achiever, captain of the high school debate team.

From New York Times • May 28, 2024

And here is where that thing about a high achiever having “spare time” comes into play.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 21, 2024

If we scratch below the surface of every great achiever, do we always find the equivalent of the Michigan Computer Center or the hockey all-star team—some sort of special opportunity for practice?

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell